San Diego Happy Half Hour Podcast: Episode 19

A speakeasy opens in Oceanside, Puesto reveals the recipe for a perfect margarita, and Café Gratitude stops by to chat healthy eats

By Archana Ram

Published: 2016.11.02 05:35 PM

In today’s Happy Half Hour, we’re broadcasting live from Puesto at The Headquarters, the modern Mexican restaurant known for its gourmet-style Mexican street food, Parmesan guacamole, and classic margaritas.

In “Hot Topics,” we discuss cake-cutting fees—the dollar amount assigned to a restaurant cutting a cake that a diner brings into the restaurant—and the avocado shortage that’s been plaguing restaurants, grocery stores, and avocado-loving homes everywhere. Lucien Conner, the self-proclaimed “Jefe” of Puesto, shares his thoughts on the problem and how Puesto has set up “avocado brokers” to make sure they can serve guac as usual. He also reveals the perfect recipe for a margarita and how to pick a juicy lime (hint: it’s not about color!).

Plus, we welcome Ryland Engelhart, co-owner of Café Gratitude, the Little Italy ode to plant-based foods and eco-minded values. Engelhart brings a ton of goodies, including their vegan desserts and wellness shots. They also have a noble mission this holiday season: On Thanksgiving, an all-volunteer staff will serve free meals to the community at Café Gratitude.

We also talk “Small Bites,” including a great date night restaurant and the best things we ate this month, like this Cali Taco.

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